The 60-metre Wheel of Birmingham is currently being erected on its previous prominent site in Centenary Square in Broad Street.

But this year, the major attraction will have one major addition – sponsorship from the Birmingham Mail.

When the first passengers climb on board this weekend, they will be enjoying views of the city skyline courtesy of the Birmingham Mail Wheel.

Thousands of local people and tourists will be given the same bird’s eye view before the wheel, operated by Great City Attractions, is expected to come down in February.

Birmingham Mail editor Steve Dyson said: “We are delighted to be involved in bringing the Birmingham Wheel back to the city.

“It offers a great opportunity for everyone to see the city from a bird’s eye view and will add to the enjoyment of visiting the city centre.

“We are certain that thousands of people will enjoy it, alongside a trip to the German Market.”

The wheel has been brought to Birmingham by Great City Attractions.

Spokesman Andy Millichamp said: “Everybody involved with the wheel in Birmingham from Great City Attractions is absolutely delighted that we now have such a strong link with the Birmingham Mail and really look forward to working very closely.

“Birmingham has to be our favourite city as this is where it all started for GCA, then WTA back in 2003, and now to be back in such a great location and with such a fantastic partner we are now very confident of an excellent Christmas and positive start to 2010.”

Birmingham-based Great City Attractions is now the global leader of giant observation wheels with sites all across the World including the world’s tallest observation wheel the Singapore Flyer.

The wheel’s return is resulting in 30 jobs for the city’s leisure sector.

This includes management roles at the giant attraction as well as controllers and engineering positions.

The wheel is being supported by 40,000 litres in a giant ballast tank, which was delivered in two huge tankers.

Great City Attractions are looking for full time workers, but also has vacancies for some part time positions. All candidates need to be over 18. Job applicants should email their CV to info@greatcityattractions.com